Inspired by South Rose Window, Notre-Dame de Paris Card

Notre-Dame de Paris has a significant treasure: its 3 large rosettes. These examples of technical and artistic skills were constructed in the 13th century. The largest 2 measure 13 metres in diameter. The King Saint Louis posponed his departure for the 2nd crusade so he could see them completed. It was in 1270, and he never came back. They represent the flowers of Heaven, which resemble roses with multi-coloured glass in the technique stained glass. Each coloured petal sets off the others, but the design is not only used for its visual impact, it is a reminder that everyone is unique, but the children of God are even more beautiful when they come together! Each medallion represents a different person, Prophets, Saints, Angels, Kings, Scenes from the lives of the Saints, work through song, virtues… all whirling on vast wheels around the central medallion, which features two rose windows depicting the Virgin and Baby Jesus and another showing Christ in majesty. The South Rose Window was a gift from the king Saint Louis. It was designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil. The first stone of the south transept façade was laid in 1258. The South Rose Window, a central element that thrones over the transept façade, was constructed in 1260 as a counterpoint to the North Rose Window, which was built in 1250. Like the North Rose Window, the South Rose Window reached 12.90 metres in diameter and, if you include its bay, a height of nearly 19 metres. This rosette is dedicated to the New Testament.